- The States approved a tax package that delays cuts to income tax and social security contributions until 1 January 2029, just before the next general election.
- A 3% GST will be introduced later than the income tax/contribution changes, with no firm start date set; officials suggested it could begin around Easter or sometime after January.
- Critics of the package say legislation still has to be drafted and the plan could still be altered or blocked before implementation, especially given the election timing.
- Delaying GST while earlier tax cuts take effect would leave households better off for longer, but would cost the States more in the short term.
- The government says increased revenue from Pillar Two company tax changes, now forecast at £250m for 2025-27, gives it more fiscal room than previously expected.
Source: guernseypress.com
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